Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[Phoenix Lincs]

@Phoenix Lincs get tge Garmin Gsc10 the one from Amazon is the one I got for Xmas last year, easy to fit , it will also stop any adverse max speeds as the speed is recorded direct from the rotation of the wheel, I have found that mor often than not though there is a spike in the max cadence, more than 50% of rides, but I would need to check..

Do I also need to get this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Forerunner-...italMarket/dp/B008B851M0/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_img_y

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Reason for edit. My reply went inside quote. Doh!!

 

[RWright]

Do I also need to get this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Forerunner-...italMarket/dp/B008B851M0/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_img_y

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Reason for edit. My reply went inside quote. Doh!!

should come with that already in the Garmin package
mine came with a little rubber piece to put on the chain stay I think and a couple of ties. It doesn't look like the most heavy duty set up but mine has held up well since I got it.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Do I also need to get this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Forerunner-...italMarket/dp/B008B851M0/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_img_y

?

Reason for edit. My reply went inside quote. Doh!!

No thats for a forerunner, you have the 500 which already fits the bars. Just fit the sensor and pair it to the unit, as Rocky says with the unit there will be two rubber mount pads and cable ties, two magnets one for the pedal and one for the wheel, mount the sensor so the front (side opposite the battery) facing the crank arm (the bit where the pedal is), put sensor on the metal part of the pedal ( I use some insulation tape as well, not very eloquent but it works) the arm is adjustable so it can reach further so can be adjust for different distances between the stay and wheel spoke where you mount the speed magnet.
Also as Rocky says, mine has never had a problem, other than battery and the odd time where its got slightly knocked out of range of one of the magnets, but that usually an easy fix, and this doesn't happen often, twice in 9 months)

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Fab. Ordered. Thanks for your help @Nigelnaturist and @RWright

 

[Stonechat]

My multi-postponed longer trip is tomorrow
It's at least 40 miles- will be first 40 +
Will be doing some laps pf Richmond Park, some hills there so will see what it's like. Weather looks mild , just hope I am not too rusty with a few days off

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

My multi-postponed longer trip is tomorrow
It's at least 40 miles- will be first 40 +
Will be doing some laps pf Richmond Park, some hills there so will see what it's like. Weather looks mild , just hope I am not too rusty with a few days off

You'll probably find the rest will have done you good. I hadn't cycled since Tuesday before heading out last night and had a fab ride

Enjoy

 

[Mo1959]

My multi-postponed longer trip is tomorrow
It's at least 40 miles- will be first 40 +
Will be doing some laps pf Richmond Park, some hills there so will see what it's like. Weather looks mild , just hope I am not too rusty with a few days off

You'll maybe actually feel better after having some time off. Just start off at an easy pace and see how you feel. It's good that you have somewhere that you can do some loops. Gives you the option to either do a few more if you feel good or bail out if you don't.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

You'll maybe actually feel better after having some time off. Just start off at an easy pace and see how you feel. It's good that you have somewhere that you can do some loops. Gives you the option to either do a few more if you feel good or bail out if you don't.

I tend to bail.
I did 3 of a local loop a week or so back, hated it.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Still nice here in Evesham, but overcast. Went for the hilly 11miler in 40 mins 16.2 avg.
Still feeling good (but would like some work please).

 

[Paulg04]

Did my longest ride yesterday. Did Glasgow-Edinburgh plus a bit more. All in did 70miles. Really enjoyed it but suffering for it today. Still got back on the bike this morning for my commute to work

 

[Tcr4x4]

That hurt!

First ride in over a week as the bikes been getting fixed. My first clipless ride too, I didnt fall off, wohoo!
Even before the first mile was done, I could feel my legs struggling.

Still, I got a load of PR's, and average speed was 15.4mph so it wasnt that bad I guess. I was hoping to go further, but my legs were just jelly.

The chain came off too, half way up a hill. I forgot I was clipped in and almost went, but managed to unclip and save myself.
After the chain off, I had some automatic gear shifting going on, which was a little annoying.
Its a brand new chain, cassette, and cables, so maybe its just bedding in?

If it keeps happening, then I guess its back to the bike shop.

http://www.strava.com/activities/84354426

 

[Nigelnaturist]

That hurt!

First ride in over a week as the bikes been getting fixed. My first clipless ride too, I didnt fall off, wohoo!
Even before the first mile was done, I could feel my legs struggling.

Still, I got a load of PR's, and average speed was 15.4mph so it wasnt that bad I guess. I was hoping to go further, but my legs were just jelly.

The chain came off too, half way up a hill. I forgot I was clipped in and almost went, but managed to unclip and save myself.
After the chain off, I had some automatic gear shifting going on, which was a little annoying.
Its a brand new chain, cassette, and cables, so maybe its just bedding in?

If it keeps happening, then I guess its back to the bike shop.

http://www.strava.com/activities/84354426

Well done on the clipless.
The chain shouldn't come off, which ring did it come off, it is usually because the front mech isn't set right, as the low/high stop might just need a little tweak.

 

[hopless500]

46 miles on Sunday. Beautiful day and really enjoyed it ( I must be coming down with something). New slightly better wheels on the Marin hybrid have upped the average from 11.77 to a whopping 12.2! Ah well, it's not much, but at least I have finally got over 12......
Just got to try out the Giant roadie now it's got a new stem, and move the saddle back a bit. OH is still grumbling and shaking his head and saying it is wrong. I don't care. As long as I can do 20 miles + without having to take pain killers for the rest of the day and night - that's all I'm bothered about.

 

[BrianEvesham]

I've started to gather up the winter kit. First up is the Tenn overshoes, nicely priced at £6.99 on eBay, reviews say a little on the loose side so ordered 10/11 (I'm a size 11) they arrived today and I can't stop laughing you'd have to be a size 8/9 to fit into these. Just ordered some bigger ones as not worth sending back at that price.
Still checking out winter bib/longs, mudguards and a decent winter coat.

 

[Tcr4x4]

Well done on the clipless.
The chain shouldn't come off, which ring did it come off, it is usually because the front mech isn't set right, as the low/high stop might just need a little tweak.

Came off the big ring, I'll look at the high stop tomorrow, I don't want to fiddle too much, I paid good money for it to be done, and want it done correctly.